1. Philadelphia Sports Summer Recap & Analysis: Part One, the Phillies

    Note: This is part one of three in discussing the biggest sports news of the summer in Philly. Next up is the Sixers, followed by the Eagles. It's been a very entertaining summer so far in the city of Philadelphia, in terms of sports news...

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  2. Sixers/Iguodala - No Deal Yet

    Despite reports to the contrary, the Sixers and Andre Iguodala have NOT agreed on a new 6 year $80 million contract. ESPN reported the deal was done last night, but the Sixers have denied such a deal exists...

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  3. The Phillies Secret Weapon: Aaron Heilman

    How many leads can you blow before you are officially anointed a member of your division rival? While this may sound like a hypothetical question, Mets reliever Aaron Heilman is coming dangerously close to becoming an honorary member of the Phillies...

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  4. Jason Smith Tears ACL, Could Miss Most of Season

    As stated here the other day, the Sixers were potentially looking to add another big man to fill out the roster. Now, they undoubtedly will need one...

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  5. Philadelphia Sixers' 2008-'09 Schedule Released: Final Game at Spectrum Included

    The NBA released its 2008-09 schedule yesterday, and along with it the Sixers announced an interesting subplot. On March 13, 2009 the Sixers will host the Chicago Bulls, but it will not be played in their usual home at the Wachovia Center...

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  6. NFL Code of Conduct Policy Could Prove Costly to Fans

    In case you were too caught up in this whole Brett Favre circus, the NFL decided to choose yesterday as its day to drop a bombshell on the season ticket holders of all 32 NFL teams...

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  7. Philadelphia 76ers Look to Add a Big Man Despite Limited Cap Space

    With the official signing of Lou Williams yesterday, the Sixers' roster sits at 11. The inevitable re-signing of Andre Iguodala would give the team the maximum allowed for an NBA game...

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  8. Favre Changes Mind (Again), Says It's Time to "Part Ways"

    Are you kidding me? I mean, seriously, are you kidding me? Within the last hour Brett Favre has said that he has reached a "stalemate" with coach Mike McCarthy and has basically said he wants to move on...

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  9. Freddy Garcia to the New York Mets....I sure hope so

    I'm sure its not easy being a Mets fan the past ten days. Sleepless nights, unhappy endings, MRI's, blown saves, non-existent clutch hitting. All of these things can turn even the most homerish fan into a bowl of jelly...

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  10. Mets get swept in Houston; Wright Slumping; Maine on DL, Wagner next?

    When Willie Randolph was fired, the Mets were hoping it would make a difference. And for a little while, it did. The club reeled off 10 straight wins at one point and even found themselves back in first place...

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  11. Mets Bullpen Implodes yet again - drops into 3rd place

    For the second night in a row Aaron Heilman suffered the loss, but this time he got help from Billy Wagner as the Mets once again couldn't hold a lead and fell to the Astros 5-4 in 10 innings...

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  12. Mets Bullpen Blows ANOTHER Game----Team drops 4th in last 6

    The New York Mets were silent as the trade deadline passed yesterday. Many had hoped they would add a reliever, but the asking prices were too high...

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  13. Lou Williams, Sixers Agree on Deal: Three Down, One to Go

    The Sixers went into this offseason with four main objectives:1. Get a low-post power forward, preferably Elton Brand. Check.2. Re-sign restricted free agent Andre Iguodala. Any day now...

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  14. A Brand New Blog

    The Sixers finally gave us something to get excited about this past season and we were further rewarded with the signing of Elton Brand in the off-season...

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  15. Phillies and Royals talking about Mahay trade; Happ Officially Re-Called

    ESPN.com's Jayson Stark is reporting that the Phillies are the front-runners for acquiring Royals lefty reliever Ron Mahay, although a deal is not close at this point in time...

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  16. Eagles OL Shawn Andrews Proves '08 NFL Soap Opera Goes Beyond Favre

    With personalities such as Deion Sanders, Terrell Owens, and Chad Johnson, the NFL over the years has started to resemble a soap opera...

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  17. Mike Tannenbaum Opens Up about Brett Favre Rumors

    New York Jets GM Mike Tannenbaum was a guest on New York Sports talk radio station WFAN this morning with Boomer (Esiason) and Carton (jerk Craig "Pompous Carton")...

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  18. Phillies set to recall J.A. Happ; Eaton accepts minor league assignment

    (this artilce was written prior to the official announcement, but the Phillies have now officially confirmed that Adam Eaton has accepted a minor league assignement) Within the next 24 hours, ...

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  19. Phillies in Desperate Need of the Braves

    The Phillies continued their summer slide yesterday afternoon at Shea, falling to the Mets 3-1 and in the process gave up the division lead. Once again the offense was non-existent, registering their 12th game of two runs or less since June 13th...

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  20. Sixers Reach Deal With Free Agent Guard

    As the Sixers continue their contract negotiations with restricted free agents Andre Iguodala and Lou Williams, they have reached an agreement with four year NBA free agent guard Royal Ivey...

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  21. Open Mic: Which Athletes Retired in Their Prime?

    There is a fine line in sports between going out on top and hanging on for too long. All this Brett Favre talk (besides making me nauseous) has gotten me thinking about athletes who called it quits before their time...

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  22. Is Rooting Against USA Basketball in the Olympics Un-American?

    Let me set the record straight. I am only a citizen of the United States. I live in the United States. I was born in the United States. My parents were born in the United States. My grandparents were born in the United States...

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  23. Phillies vs. Mets: Who's Better?

    There's been a lot of debate (and hate) going on since the middle of last year between the Phillies' fans and Mets fans. Obviously both sides think they are "the team to beat" and no one is backing down...

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  24. Shockey has become a SAINT - Former Giant TE rejoins Payton in New Orleans

    BREAKING NEWS The New York Giants have reached an agreement to trade Jeremy Shockey to the New Orleans Saints. Shockey will be re-teamed with Saints head coach Sean Payton who called the plays in New York during Shockey's most prolific years...

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  25. Jimmy Rollins, Philadelphia Phillies Need to Wake Up! What the FUNK?

    I'm sitting here on a Monday morning wondering where it all went wrong. When did this once promising season turn into fool's gold? How in the world does the team with the second most ...

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